Vegan Cigar Borek With Spinach

The small rolls are filling as an appetiser, meal, or snack. And since I use pre-made yufka dough in my easy Turkish borek recipe, they’re equally simple to make. a fantastic substitution for “German” puff pastries with feta and spinach!

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Börek

12 sheets of phyllo pastry
1/4 cup melted vegan butter or olive oil for brushing

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
Place one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it with melted vegan butter or olive oil. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have a stack of 4 phyllo sheets.
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 4 equal strips.
Place a spoonful of the spinach filling at the bottom corner of one strip. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly like a cigar.
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
Place the rolled börek on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with melted vegan butter or olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the vegan cigar börek warm as an appetizer or snack.